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I have been tasked with getting a laptop for my daughter entering the 7th grade. It's looking like we're doing a web based homeschool program because of Covid (with some close acquaintances who live nearby and also have kids so they're not completely isolated, but anyway). We're all Android here, I haven't had a Windows machine in forever. Should I get a Chromebook? If so, tell me what to get. Obviously cheaper is better but definitely under $500 which looks reasonable.
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Jul 26, 2020 06:36
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NewFatMike posted:Are there any specific software or hardware requirements posted by the homeschool programs? You'll definitely get a much higher quality device for your money going with ChromeOS over Windows, but it doesn't mean much if you can't use anything No hardware retirements listed so I assume anything modern will work fine. Says everything is browser based, using flash player. So should be fine? It's not a great hardship if it doesn't work, I'll just use it myself and get her something else. So anyway what's my best option here, that's actually in stock to purchase somewhere?
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Jul 26, 2020 22:30
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bull3964 posted:That's problematic, but not just for Chrome (but especially chrome) Ok, looks like their FAQ is outdated, their web developer has already moved their curriculum to HTML5 and they say outright that they support Chromebooks. It just says all this on their FB page so I had to get my wife to find it.  SO. Best available Chromebook in the <$500 range, and cheaper is better cause it's for a child?
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Jul 27, 2020 01:09
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I ended up with a refurb Acer 315 direct from Acer for $199. Haven't used it much but probably also overkill for the use. It also appears to be sold out now, too.
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Aug 6, 2020 19:26
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The Brother laser printer I purchased last year was Mopria print certified and has worked seamlessly from our Android devices. After reading your post, I downloaded the Mopria app on my kid's Chromebook, set up the printer in the settings tab, and immediately printed a document. It took about 2 minutes start to finish. It's nice, the Mopria app will notify if there's a queue or error codes (so far only out of paper/ink). The app basically stays in the background, you just access print in whatever apps hamburger menu. It has so far been a trouble free device. My wife's work windows laptop is connected to it via USB for ~reasons~ and we've printed wirelessly via Android, and from her computer at the same time with no issues, just queues up and goes.
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Sep 4, 2020 22:05
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Mine is the older version of this.
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Sep 4, 2020 22:55
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Hadlock posted:How many pages do you get out of a toner cartridge A lot. Purchased it in January 2019, and just replaced the toner last month with fairly regular use. I bought aftermarket toner @$26 for a two-pack. Just had to swap the Brother chip to the toner cartridge so the printer is happy.
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Sep 4, 2020 23:23
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